The term "crowed" in the Bible is most notably associated with the rooster's crowing during the events surrounding Peter's denial of Jesus Christ. This event is a significant moment in the New Testament, highlighting themes of prophecy, human weakness, and repentance.

Biblical Context

The crowing of the rooster is mentioned in all four Gospels in the context of Peter's denial of Jesus. Jesus foretold that Peter would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed. This prophecy is recorded in the following passages:

· Matthew 26:34 : "Truly I tell you," Jesus declared, "this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."
· Mark 14:30 : "Truly I tell you," Jesus replied, "this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times."
· Luke 22:34 : But Jesus replied, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me."
· John 13:38 : Jesus answered, "Will you really lay down your life for Me? Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."

Fulfillment of Prophecy

The fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy is a poignant moment in the Gospels, illustrating Peter's human frailty and the accuracy of Jesus' foreknowledge. The event unfolds as follows:

· Matthew 26:74-75 : "At that, he began to curse and swear to them, 'I do not know the man!' And immediately a rooster crowed. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: 'Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.' And he went outside and wept bitterly."
· Mark 14:72 : "And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: 'Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.' And he broke down and wept."
· Luke 22:60-62 : "But Peter said, 'Man, I do not know what you are talking about.' At that moment, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: 'Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.' And he went outside and wept bitterly."
· John 18:27 : "Again, Peter denied it, and immediately a rooster crowed."

Symbolism and Themes

The crowing of the rooster serves as a powerful symbol of human weakness and the need for vigilance in faith. It underscores the reality of human frailty, even among the most devoted followers of Christ. Peter's denial and subsequent repentance highlight the themes of forgiveness and restoration. Despite his failure, Peter is later restored by Jesus and becomes a foundational leader in the early Church.

The rooster's crowing also serves as a reminder of the fulfillment of Jesus' words, emphasizing His divine knowledge and the certainty of His prophecies. This event encourages believers to trust in the words of Christ and to remain steadfast in their faith, even in the face of trials and temptations.

Cultural and Historical Context

In the cultural and historical context of the New Testament, roosters were common in the region and their crowing was a familiar sound, often associated with the early morning hours. The mention of the rooster crowing would have been a vivid and relatable image for the original audience of the Gospels.

The crowing of the rooster, therefore, not only serves as a literal marker of time but also as a metaphorical signal of awakening and realization for Peter, prompting his deep remorse and eventual repentance.1. (p. p.) of Crow.

2. (p. p.) of Crow.

5455. phoneo -- to call out
... Word Origin from phone Definition to call out NASB Word Usage call (4), called
(13), calling (6), calls (1), cried (3), crow (2), crowed (5), crows (5), crying ...
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The Denial of St. Peter
... At this moment the cock crowed somewhere in the outskirts of the town. I
do not remember hearing it, but I felt that is was crowing. ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter x the denial of.htm

Of the Proof of their Freedom from any Discrepancies in the ...
... write a letter to me, in which you will revile me thrice." Well, surely in this
instance, if the man began to write the letter before the cock had crowed at all ...
/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter ii of the proof of.htm

Members of Christ
... Those three words, you will remember, were the heads of my discourse, in the presence
of that remarkable gathering which crowed this place to do honour to the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/members of christ.htm

It was Late in the Afternoon when Diamond and his Mother and the ...
... situations? Yet neither father nor mother thought him hard-hearted because
he crowed and laughed in the middle of their troubles. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 15 it was late.htm

Despised and Rejected of Men.
... It had crowed once before, but he did not think then of what the Lord had said,
but now his memory and conscience were wide awake, for, as he looked over the ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xli despised and rejected.htm

Jesus is Seized by the Mob
... was with Jesus, for he is a Galilean." But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what
you are talking about." Immediately while he was still speaking, the cock crowed ...
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Peter Sinning and Repenting. Mt 26:73
... But hasted forth to weep. But sure the faithful cock had crowed. A hundred times
in vain; Had not the Lord that look bestowed,. The meaning to explain. ...
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Matt. xxvi. 67, 68
... that Christ looked on him showing that he not only denied Him, but was not even
brought to remembrance from within, and this though the cock had crowed; but he ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily lxxxv matt xxvi 67.htm

The Wind Blew Loud, but Diamond Slept a Deep Sleep...
... sat down again, took the baby in his lap, and began poking his face into its little
body, laughing and singing all the while, so that the baby crowed like a ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 16 the wind blew.htm

The Son of Man Glorified.
... this fellow was with him; for he is a Galilean." And Peter denied with oaths, declaring,
"Man, I know not what you say." Just then the cock crowed for the ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/the son of man glorified.htm

Crowed (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Crowed (5 Occurrences). Matthew 26:74 Then he began to
curse and to swear, "I don't know the man!" Immediately the rooster crowed. ...
/c/crowed.htm - 8k

Rooster (13 Occurrences)
... Matthew 26:74 Then he began to curse and to swear, "I don't know the man!" Immediately
the rooster crowed. ... Mark 14:72 The rooster crowed the second time. ...
/r/rooster.htm - 10k

Crow (9 Occurrences)
... Matthew 26:74 Then he began to curse and to swear, "I don't know the man!" Immediately
the rooster crowed. ... Mark 14:72 The rooster crowed the second time. ...
/c/crow.htm - 9k

Denied (34 Occurrences)
... Mark 14:68 But he denied it, saying, "I neither know, nor understand what you
are saying." He went out on the porch, and the rooster crowed. ...
/d/denied.htm - 16k

Sooner (21 Occurrences)
... Mark 14:72 No sooner had he spoken than a cock crowed for the second time, and Peter
recollected the words of Jesus, "Before the cock crows twice, you will ...
/s/sooner.htm - 12k

Mean (93 Occurrences)
... Just then a cock crowed. (WEY RSV). ... (WEY NIV). Luke 22:60 "Man, I don't know what
you mean," replied Peter. No sooner had he spoken than a cock crowed. (WEY). ...
/m/mean.htm - 40k

Immediately (141 Occurrences)
... Matthew 26:74 Then he began to curse and to swear, "I don't know the man!" Immediately
the rooster crowed. ... Mark 14:72 The rooster crowed the second time. ...
/i/immediately.htm - 35k

Talking (208 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Mark 14:68 But he denied it, saying, "I neither know, nor understand what
you are saying." He went out on the porch, and the rooster crowed. ...
/t/talking.htm - 33k

Spoken (631 Occurrences)
... Mark 14:72 No sooner had he spoken than a cock crowed for the second time, and Peter
recollected the words of Jesus, "Before the cock crows twice, you will ...
/s/spoken.htm - 35k

Onto (22 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Mark 14:68 But he denied it, saying, "I neither know, nor understand what
you are saying." He went out on the porch, and the rooster crowed. (See NAS). ...
/o/onto.htm - 12k

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